@Gators&BoSox I'm the same, but opposite. Have a DD, this one is a DS and I'm terrified! My DH and I for some reason just thought we would have all girls, but as I've had some time to digest it, I'm so excited that I get to experience having a daughter and a son
thanks @Spartanrd4@peony2418@disneybaby84 - I found an Aveda salon that uses non-toxic dyes so I am going to do that! I made an appointment for next week, so excited!
@chrly ??? Must be recycled paper they used to make the TP!
NOTHING sounds worse than recycled TP.
Married DH 12/31/13 BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14 BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15 BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016 BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
@Gators&BoSox one of my best friends went through this, she had two boys and absolutely did not want a girl.. baby #3 was a girl. She was so against having a girly girl but now that she's here she is just over the moon, her daughter is just her little best friend and she's embraced the girly side, her daughter plays in dirt and hates bows along with loving dolls and anything pretty and shiny. I have another friend who pushes her daughter(her only child) to be tomboyish, and her daughter HATES it, she wants to do dance and she won't let her and I've made my opinion know how dumb she's being. My daughter is extremely girly, she loves to play dress up , plays with dolls and her favorite color is pink, she loves tutus and bows and dancing, but she also loves playing soccer, running, playing video games with her older siblings and reading and learning new stuff. I guess what I'm trying to say is, you connect with your kids regardless of what they're into, I absolutely suck at playing pretend but I try to get down and play Barbies with my daughter. I know not a darn thing about soccer, I played softball, but soccer is her thing so I embrace it. I think as long as a parent loves their kids for who they are, that's the best we can do. But I understand where you are coming from,I've had the same thought if this baby is a boy lol.
I just have to say that some of the signature pictures with animals in costume have me cracking up! The little Chewbacca dog in @RunBooRun's signature is too cute but looks so miserable!
Not having leg cramps, but the getting up to pee and being restless thing is so true. DH keeps joking that he's going to sleep in the other room and I'm like "good, get out of my bed".
I'm so restless at night too. I can't stay in one position for very long and sometimes get cramps in my legs or pain in my tailbone area. I have been sleeping with two or three extra pillows around me to try and keep comfortable and it drives DH nuts because it takes up so much space in the bed.
So I am having the opposite issue as @Gators&BoSox . My gut is telling me it's a boy (we find out tomorrow, if the anatomy scan goes well) and it's terrifying. I have always only been able to picture myself as a girl-mom; not because I'm girly but because I am introverted and was a shy, quiet kid who loved to read, write, paint, cuddle, cook, etc. I feel like I would have no idea what to do with or how to connect with a rambunctious boy. And all my co-workers always complain about how their toddler sons won't stop playing with their penises! Arg!
So pretty please leave all your happy thoughts about sons in this thread! What is great about being a boy-mom? Help me prepare, just in case. I'm trying to avoid gender disappointment and focus on praying for a healthy baby, but the anxiety is still there. Thank you...
*TW* - BFP & MC in March 2016. BFP in June 2016; EDD March 2017. Samuel born February 2017!
Late to this party, but @Gators&BoSox, you're going to be a great girl mom! And @EnglishTeacherMama, you're going to be a great boy mom (if that's what tomorrow's scan shows)
Guys, last night was the first night I slept through just about the whole night. I got up a lot to pee, was back asleep within 15 minutes. WHOOP WHOOP!
Also, while looking for a gif of celebration I found this... Can I train my dog to do this?
@EnglishTeacherMama good luck at your scan! Little boys can be quiet, sensitive, gentle, and cuddly too!! Dont feel guilty about your feelings if it is a boy... it took me s few weeks with my first to kinda mourn not getting the gender I wanted and then move on.
Hmm... some random reasons I wanted a boy: boy clothes are stinkin adorable. I don't get the frilly hot pink covered in bows Girl clothes. Give me a cute boy with some suspenders and a bow tie any day. Melts my heart < 3 greens, browns, blues ... don't hurt my eyes as much as all the pink.
Less pressure--with a girl I feel like teaching her to be a women and all the complicating challenges that come with it are all on me... boy: my job too-but more Dads territory. And no PMS. haha.
@EnglishTeacherMama my boy is definitely a runner/thrower/smasher but he is so so sweet. He gives big hugs and kisses and brings me little "presents" (he's one so it's usually something weird like a shoe lol) and he's funny to boot. He makes these silly faces and then laughs at himself it is true that every child is an individual but in general I find that boys are very sweet, especially to their mamas ...have fun at your scan!
I'm not sure how much of my bump is baby and how much is due to the fact that I can't be bothered to suck in my gut anymore.
Yea me too. I can't distinguish what's fluff and what's baby. I'm pretty sure most of mine is still fluff. Hoping to have a bump by Halloween! By then I'll be 20 weeks.
I'm already just so done with this semester of college. Done. I still have two more months. Ughh. Okay I'm just tired and annoyed with professors but I'm ready for December when I can sit at home and just be pregnant lol
@EnglishTeacherMama For what it's worth, I have both and my son has always been just as sweet as his sister, if not moreso. My daughter will happily give affection when I ask for it, but my son actively seeks it out. He was definitely more cuddly between one and two years than my daughter was at the same age.
He does have a rambunctious streak, but my daughter has an attitude of her own, so they are even on that front. It might just be an age thing, but he's the more reliably agreeable one right now (and when it comes to the "terrible twos," he has proven to be calmer than his sister was, less prone to tantrums for any reason other than being tired). He also seems to be really intuitive. The kid strung together a ten-word sentence when he was barely two! I can't say enough good things about having a little guy.
And FWIW, my daughter is actually the one who is more "aware" of her genitals. My son pretty much ignores his penis!
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@kjd291 thank you for that! I have been thinking the same as @EnglishTeacherMama but you are right.... I hate pink lol. I think girl clothes are adorable (hello bows and tutus) but yes some of the more modern style boy clothes are dapper and so cute too. Hopefully my Sneak Peek comes back soon (sent it back Monday but the tracking hasn't updated so I hope it makes it back to the lab without any issues!!) and then our anatomy scan is end of the month. So we shall see!!
married 10.10.14 @ Turks & Caicos yorkie mama to Oscar FTM EDD 3.12.17
So I am having the opposite issue as @Gators&BoSox . My gut is telling me it's a boy (we find out tomorrow, if the anatomy scan goes well) and it's terrifying. I have always only been able to picture myself as a girl-mom; not because I'm girly but because I am introverted and was a shy, quiet kid who loved to read, write, paint, cuddle, cook, etc. I feel like I would have no idea what to do with or how to connect with a rambunctious boy. And all my co-workers always complain about how their toddler sons won't stop playing with their penises! Arg!
So pretty please leave all your happy thoughts about sons in this thread! What is great about being a boy-mom? Help me prepare, just in case. I'm trying to avoid gender disappointment and focus on praying for a healthy baby, but the anxiety is still there. Thank you...
Let me tell you, I love having a boy. First of all, not all boys are rambunctious. I think they have the stigma that they're all dirty and do gross things, but I think it really just depends on the kid as there are tons of girls who love to play in dirt as well. It's true when they say that boys love their mamas. My little guy loves to give me hugs and kisses. He specifically gives me random hugs and kisses while my husband has to ask for them. If he hurts himself and starts crying, he'll go to me if me and my husband are next to each other. It's like mom = safety and comfort and I love his little snuggles.
Also, I know you didn't mention this, but there's this idea that boys are harder to potty train and I'm here to tell you that that's a load of BS, so don't let someone convince you of that. We day trained my little guy at 25 months and it only took him a week and a half for him to let us know he needs to use it. I find that successful potty training mostly boils down to the parents.
My little guy definitely has his typical 2 year old moments (he's learned that he has free will and tells me no sometimes when I tell him to do something) and loves to throw rocks, play in dirt, jump off the couch, etc. but again, I don't think that's necessarily gender specific, more like a toddler thing. Also, boy clothes are so stinkin cute. When I was pregnant, a friend of mine told me that boy clothes aren't cute and she hated shopping for her son, but I find the opposite to be true. The bow ties, suspenders, things with mustaches on them...I love shopping for him. The Carter's/Osh Kosh store is my go to place for all of his clothes. Anyway, don't fret. I understand that it may be difficult to initially wrap your mind around a boy, but trust me, once he's here you'll wonder why you ever had that thought.
Also, I just had to add this pic from Easter where he had on his bow tie and suspenders. It doesn't get any cuter!
@kiyamurph You make me hopeful for a boy!! Which is terrible because I really don't want to have a preference, lol. I of all people should know that the sex does not determine one's personality.
DH and his sister are perfect examples of children that didn't display typical gender stereotypes when they were young. Interest-wise, sure: DH preferred sports over any kind of shopping, and his sister liked to play dress-up and hold tea parties. However, DH was very gentle and quiet. He was easy to manage and cuddly. His sister raised hell!! She was loud, hyper, and sassy. DH recalls being scared of her, because she'd "beat him up!" She was cuddly too but according to my in-laws, you had to wait until she'd tired herself out. By the time I met her in high school, she was still energetic but much nicer and DH was no longer scared of her. But it's funny to think of a boy running away in sheer terror from his little sister clad in a tutu!
Thank you to everyone!!! (Like @kiyamurph , @kjd291 , @Gators&BoSox , @Bluebird2318 and everyone on page 2 who I can't scroll back to tag right now) You all had excellent thoughts/encouragement/advice and I greatly appreciate the time you all took to type them out. It's officially a boy--as soon as the doctor moved the wand over to the bottom end of the baby, my husband shouted "that's a penis, right?!" and the doctor laughed. VERY MUCH a boy. I will have to start shopping for bow ties! My husband the LEGO-lover is ecstatic... and already researching little leagues... lol
*TW* - BFP & MC in March 2016. BFP in June 2016; EDD March 2017. Samuel born February 2017!
Quad screen for baby came back positive as risk for trisomy 18. Had a meeting with perinatologist and genetic counselor today and all ultrasound was negative for findings of trisomy 18! I still have to wait on one more blood test to completely rule out the disease though, the same one as what y'all refer to as the Materni21 or Harmony. This is my first time getting this blood test. I know I'm a little behind y'all
@librarymom917 I'm so with you on being over this semester already. I wish I could fast forward and just get through to December, I feel like I have mountains of work in between now and then between school & working 60+ hours/week. Will you be graduating after this semester?
@mecoats DH asked me what I wanted for my birthday (which is in 2 weeks) and I told him that I wanted a prenatal massage. I'm really excited about it- my friend had one when she was pregnant and said it was wonderful.
So I had my massage last night, and it was amazing! The massage therapist was very helpful...giving me lots of tips on what I can do while at work (I sit all day) for stretches, and keeping the muscles/tendons in good condition. She worked on my neck and shoulders first, which was amazing. Then I went on one side (with plenty of support), and she worked on my back. I keep all my tension in my back, so that was fantastic. I set up another massage for next month. I have a feeling I'll be there monthly going forward. Hopefully your DH gets you the massage
@mecoats DH asked me what I wanted for my birthday (which is in 2 weeks) and I told him that I wanted a prenatal massage. I'm really excited about it- my friend had one when she was pregnant and said it was wonderful.
So I had my massage last night, and it was amazing! The massage therapist was very helpful...giving me lots of tips on what I can do while at work (I sit all day) for stretches, and keeping the muscles/tendons in good condition. She worked on my neck and shoulders first, which was amazing. Then I went on one side (with plenty of support), and she worked on my back. I keep all my tension in my back, so that was fantastic. I set up another massage for next month. I have a feeling I'll be there monthly going forward. Hopefully your DH gets you the massage
Thats good to know @mecoats that she gave you tips on stretches and things because I am definitely having some back pain from time to time already and I can only imagine what it will be like in 3rd tri. I am looking forward to going!! He better give it to me if he knows whats good for him
Re: Randoms 10/3
I need to add "TP Inspector" to my business card.
BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14
BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15
BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016
BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
My daughter is extremely girly, she loves to play dress up , plays with dolls and her favorite color is pink, she loves tutus and bows and dancing, but she also loves playing soccer, running, playing video games with her older siblings and reading and learning new stuff.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, you connect with your kids regardless of what they're into, I absolutely suck at playing pretend but I try to get down and play Barbies with my daughter. I know not a darn thing about soccer, I played softball, but soccer is her thing so I embrace it. I think as long as a parent loves their kids for who they are, that's the best we can do.
But I understand where you are coming from,I've had the same thought if this baby is a boy lol.
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Samantha - 4/5/2017
Baby Boy: coming March 2017
So pretty please leave all your happy thoughts about sons in this thread! What is great about being a boy-mom? Help me prepare, just in case. I'm trying to avoid gender disappointment and focus on praying for a healthy baby, but the anxiety is still there.
Thank you...
*TW* - BFP & MC in March 2016.
BFP in June 2016; EDD March 2017.
Samuel born February 2017!
Married: 8/2005.
BFP: 6/22/2016 EDD: 3/4/2017.
Also, while looking for a gif of celebration I found this... Can I train my dog to do this?
Hmm... some random reasons I wanted a boy: boy clothes are stinkin adorable. I don't get the frilly hot pink covered in bows Girl clothes. Give me a cute boy with some suspenders and a bow tie any day. Melts my heart < 3 greens, browns, blues ... don't hurt my eyes as much as all the pink.
Less pressure--with a girl I feel like teaching her to be a women and all the complicating challenges that come with it are all on me... boy: my job too-but more Dads territory. And no PMS.
DH: 37
DD: 03/17/17
DS: 12/06/19
ET clarify I'm a STM
He does have a rambunctious streak, but my daughter has an attitude of her own, so they are even on that front. It might just be an age thing, but he's the more reliably agreeable one right now (and when it comes to the "terrible twos," he has proven to be calmer than his sister was, less prone to tantrums for any reason other than being tired). He also seems to be really intuitive. The kid strung together a ten-word sentence when he was barely two! I can't say enough good things about having a little guy.
And FWIW, my daughter is actually the one who is more "aware" of her genitals. My son pretty much ignores his penis!
yorkie mama to Oscar
FTM EDD 3.12.17
Also, I know you didn't mention this, but there's this idea that boys are harder to potty train and I'm here to tell you that that's a load of BS, so don't let someone convince you of that. We day trained my little guy at 25 months and it only took him a week and a half for him to let us know he needs to use it. I find that successful potty training mostly boils down to the parents.
My little guy definitely has his typical 2 year old moments (he's learned that he has free will and tells me no sometimes when I tell him to do something) and loves to throw rocks, play in dirt, jump off the couch, etc. but again, I don't think that's necessarily gender specific, more like a toddler thing. Also, boy clothes are so stinkin cute. When I was pregnant, a friend of mine told me that boy clothes aren't cute and she hated shopping for her son, but I find the opposite to be true. The bow ties, suspenders, things with mustaches on them...I love shopping for him. The Carter's/Osh Kosh store is my go to place for all of his clothes. Anyway, don't fret. I understand that it may be difficult to initially wrap your mind around a boy, but trust me, once he's here you'll wonder why you ever had that thought.
Also, I just had to add this pic from Easter where he had on his bow tie and suspenders. It doesn't get any cuter!
DH and his sister are perfect examples of children that didn't display typical gender stereotypes when they were young. Interest-wise, sure: DH preferred sports over any kind of shopping, and his sister liked to play dress-up and hold tea parties. However, DH was very gentle and quiet. He was easy to manage and cuddly. His sister raised hell!! She was loud, hyper, and sassy. DH recalls being scared of her, because she'd "beat him up!"
It's officially a boy--as soon as the doctor moved the wand over to the bottom end of the baby, my husband shouted "that's a penis, right?!" and the doctor laughed. VERY MUCH a boy. I will have to start shopping for bow ties! My husband the LEGO-lover is ecstatic... and already researching little leagues... lol
*TW* - BFP & MC in March 2016.
BFP in June 2016; EDD March 2017.
Samuel born February 2017!
@kiyamurph your son is absolutely adorable!!!
@EnglishTeacherMama team blue!!
Married: 8/2005.
BFP: 6/22/2016 EDD: 3/4/2017.
DH: 37
DD: 03/17/17
DS: 12/06/19
@Englishteachermama congratulations on your baby boy!
@C25 Glad the ultrasound came out good! Keep us posted on your blood test results!
@chrlyrif I had to guess I would say my gut is currently 35% baby and 65% personal fat